WELCOME to dope(a)me
Marin McCue (MSW, RSW)
How do we participate in the natural process of change to cultivate the growth we dream of?
Informed by our inherent need to “make sense” of what is, to feel connected and a sense of belonging, I am here to support you in finding your way back home to yourself.
I practice with multiple ways of knowing:
knowledge of the nervous system and how it is trying to protect before it can thrive,
an understanding of how the dominant narrative in western culture perpetuates an unhealthy illusion of separation, domination, and black/white thinking (which benefits some more than others),
the importance of learning (or re-learning) how to allow our emotional body (aka feelings) to be a part of our daily lives,
a belief and relational stance that we have a multiplicity of “parts” in our internal world, and learning how to befriend and guide from a heart-led place is essential, and,
we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
And I hold what “I know” lightly, as my mind remains open to new information and the lived experience of others.
I have many identity markers that (within the western capitalistic society) have unearned privilege built into them. And, I of course have been subject to discrimination and judgement for aspects of who I am in certain spaces, places or times as well. I have ancestral bloodlines that connect me to both colonizer and colonized people, and this internal reckoning has been one of my greatest paths to liberation. I celebrate the strength and wisdom of the people who came before me and who I have benefited from learning from. I continue to strive to be a part of the truth and reconciliation process, and am grateful for the grace and compassion that allows me to be brave and that holds me tenderly when I make mistakes.
I am committed to continue learning and loving this land that I am honored to call my home. And I am committed to decolonization from the inside out. I live and work in Calgary Alberta, home of Metis Nation Districts 5 and 6. Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot confederacy and the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta, consisting of Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, which includes Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nation.
Why might you choose to work with me?
You struggle with anxiety
You have a sense of feeling blocked, stuck, or lost
You are curious as to how to strengthen your mental health and well-being
You experience muscular tension that massages or muscle relaxers relieve only temporarily
You are curious to understand your nervous system and it’s intimate link to how you breathe
You desire to learn how to start or deepen your meditation practice
You’ve had a psychedelic experience (or are considering one) and are seeking integration
If you are curious, want to learn more about what I offer, or are ready to take the next step, reach out to me at marinmccue@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.